Keyboard VS. Piano

Keyboard VS. Piano

Keyboard is an electric version of the piano. The sounds from a piano are made by the mechanical action of the keys hitting mallets on strings. In other words we can say a keyboard is electronic whereas a piano is a percussion instrument meaning it makes it's music by being struck. Pianos are referred to as an acoustic instrument which produces its own unique sound. Keyboards usually refers to electronic instrumentation, however the keys are laid out the same as the piano. Even a high quality keyboard isn't a substitute for the sound of a good piano, but it's an affordable way to get started playing with keyboard, and has the advantage of portability. If you're considering buying a keyboard, I would suggest going for one with full size keys, as opposed to the "miniature" options out there. You don't have to have the full 88-key range of the keyboard but 61 key keyboard is better selection. It is important that the keys themselves should be the same size as piano keys.